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Spencer Clarke Group
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Liverpool, Merseyside
Family Support Worker
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Salary: £13 - 15 per hour |
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Overview
Spencer Clarke Group are working closely with councils in the Liverpool City Council to appoint Numerous Family Support Workers to their team. These roles are urgent and individuals who have experience working with Children/Families/Young People and who can drive will be considered. The roles will be on a Long-term agency contract which will highly likely be extended on an ongoing basis. Rate of Pay - £13 - £15 per hour. Negotiable depending on experience. Location – Liverpool, L2 2BS. Main Purpose of the roles: To provide direct supports to children, young people and their families facing a range of difficulties. (additional support at an early stage to help divert families from requiring higher threshold services) Key Responsibilities: To work flexibly in partnership with schools who have identified children and young people who need additional support to achieve the service outcomes as outlined above. This will include working early mornings and evenings. Develop effective relationships with parents and carers via a whole family approach, ensuring positive partnerships between parents /cares, pupils and schools are fostered and developed. Advise, assist and support parents to take responsibility for their child’s attendance, behaviour and health needs by building on the strengths of the family in addition to offering practical support where required. To promote the safeguarding of children and young people in accordance with LCC Safeguarding Procedures and the council’s framework for the care and protection of children. To work effectively and cooperatively with partner agencies using common processes including the Common Assessment Framework (CAF), Team Around the Family (TAF), and Lead Professional (LP) roles To use an assertive approach to challenge and confront families on negative behaviour and areas they need to improve on, whist being honest and direct. Develop clear individual targeted plans of intervention in accordance with the needs of the child / young person and their family as part of the CAF process. To work within, adhere to and understand all LCC policies procedures and good practice guidelines specifically relating to confidentiality, data protection and data sharing protocols. To support families to develop practical parenting strategies that enhance positive parent – child relationships. To reduce inequalities in outcomes between the most disadvantaged children and the rest by implementing effective practices in narrowing the gap. To produce clear plans of support and robust records to demonstrate how outcomes aligned to service priorities have been achieved. Develop the City Council’s commitment to equal opportunities and to promote non-discriminatory practices in all aspects of work undertaken. Stay Connected Here at Spencer Clarke Group we provide workers with their own dedicated and experience consultant who provide extensive market knowledge As a First Tier Supplier across many local authorities nationwide, you will have access to jobs earlier than other agencies. Market leading referrals of up to £500 Free DBS checks Post Placement Aftercare Loyalty reward scheme and regular competitions for our agency workers If you are interested in this role and would like to apply, please send a copy of your most recent CV to and contact Dane on as soon as possible. This job was originally posted as www.totaljobs.com/job/89922016